Yeah, agreed, although I understand that many people need a drink to feel relaxed in a social setting. It’s the need for a drink when alone - I think thats where the habit turns into abuse.
If they need a drink to feel good in a social setting than maybe it's not a good setting for them. It would be better to find that out rather earlier than after ingesting gallons of literal poison.
Still, I understand your point about needing the alcohol for itself or for something else.
